22.01.2021 Temporary entry ban to SwedenThe Swedish Government has decided to stop non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU. This ban will be in effect until March 31. This ban has been introduced to mitigate the effects of the coronavirus outbreak, and to reduce the spread of Covid-19. The entry ban does not apply to citizens and their families from EU/EEA countries and Switzerland. Moreover, the ban does not apply if you are a permanent resident or hold a residence permit in Sweden or another EU country, or if you have a national visa in Sweden. Exceptions can also be made for people with particularly urgent needs. The exemption will also apply to seasonal workers employed in agriculture, forestry and horticulture. Swedish border control officials determine the manner in which the exceptions should be interpreted and the decisions that should be taken.
From EuropeA temporary ban on entry to Sweden for nationals from the UK and Denmark is in effect. Exceptions may be made, such as for: • Anyone working or living in Sweden can enter from Denmark. Foreign nationals traveling from the United Kingdom who must also be able to show a negative test result before being allowed to enter Sweden. If you have recently been abroadNew variants of the virus that causes Covid-19 have been discovered in the UK, Brasil, and South Africa. If you have been in those countries recently, you should:
Others in your household should also remain at home while awaiting the test result. Travelling abroadAn advisory against non-essential travel to countries outside the EU is in effect until 31 January 2021.
Travel certificates and health statementsThere is no quarantine requirement for travellers to Sweden. Swedavia Airports recommends passengers to use face masks at their airports. Airline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but this is no general requirement for entering Sweden.
23.12.2020 From an EU Member State or Schengen Associated Country, may I enter this country without being subject to extraordinary restrictions?
Entry RestrictionsCitizens from EU Member States + Schengen Associated countries, and their family members, as well as people with Swedish residence permits, are allowed to enter Sweden without restrictions. Mandatory Travel DocumentationAirline operators may require passengers to show a health statement but this is not a general requirement for entering Sweden. Find out more: What are the rules to enter this country from outside an EU Member State or Schengen Associated country?The Swedish government has decided to stop non-essential travel to Sweden from countries outside the EU. This ban will be in effect until 22.12.2020. There are also several other exceptions, like foreigners who reside in the following countries: Australia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, and Uruguay. Citizens of other countries who have particularly urgent needs or who are to carry out essential functions in Sweden can also still be allowed entry. This includes exemption for students and highly skilled professionals, amongst others. For more information, please visit polisen.se May I transit this country?
11.09.2020 Travelling to Sweden EU citizens and their family members, and people with Swedish residence permits, are allowed to enter Sweden without restrictions. Citizens from Norway, Iceland, Switzerland and Liechtenstein are allowed to enter Sweden without restrictions. Travelling from Sweden or returning to Sweden
The reasons for the advice against non-essential travel to some countries are the spread of the new coronavirus and the uncertainty that currently applies to foreign travel. Rules and Exceptions
Mandatory Travel Documentation
Third-country nationals Sweden has imposed a temporary entry ban to non-essential travels to Sweden across an external border, meaning from other countries than the EU/EEA, except the UK or Switzerland. The decision is currently in effect until 31/10/20 (inclusive). The ban does not apply to Swedish citizens, nor does it apply to travels inside the EU/EEA area. There are also several other exceptions, like foreigners who reside in the following select countries: Australia, Georgia, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, Rwanda, South Korea, Thailand, Tunisia and Uruguay. Citizens of other countries who have particularly urgent needs or who are to carry out essential functions in Sweden can also still be allowed entry. The latest change even includes exemption for students and highly skilled professionals, amongst others. For more information, please visit polisen.se Links to national sources |
25.03.2020 Information based on the recommendations of the Public Health Agency is spread throughout
Web-links to any relevant documents: The website of Swedish Customs is updated with the information directly relating to customs Most relevant Swedish weblinks for information concerning covid-19 would be Further information: http://www.wcoomd.org/.........natural-disaster/covid_19/sweden_en.pdf?la=en |
16.03.2020 Temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers Sweden notifed a temporary and limited relaxation of the enforcement of driving and rest times. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of Regulation (EC) No 561/2006. It will apply to those drivers involved in domestic and international transports. Start date: 16.03.2020 End date: 14.04.2020 Further information: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/sites/transport/files/temporary-relaxatio... Ban on non-essential travel from third countries Following a call by the European Council and European Commission the Swedish Government has banned non-essential travel to Sweden from all countries except European Union Member States, the United Kingdom, Norway, Iceland, Liechtenstein and Switzerland. This do not apply on Swedish citizens, third-country nationals, travellers with an essential function or need etc. Start date: More info: https://www.government.se Source: https://ec.europa.eu/transport/coronavirus-response_en |
22.01.2021 Issues at Denmark - Sweden Border resolved Denmark - Sweden SÅ, NLF and DTL , IRU associations in the Nordics, after contacting their respective authorities, have now confirmed that carriers of goods shall be allowed to transit Sweden and / or travel back after delivering the goods regardless of the final destination. This news comes in a context , where some truck drivers were denied entry into Sweden from Denmark in the past few days. A link to the relevant legislation, where it is underlined that persons transporting goods from Sweden to Denmark are exempted from the travel ban can be accessed here (in Swedish). Source: DTL 26.05.2020 On 25 May, it was confirmed that relaxations of driving and rest times rules currently in place in Sweden will not be extended further. Therefore, as from 00:00 on 1 June, normal driving and rest time periods will apply. More information can be found here. Source: DTL
09.04.2020 The Swedish Transport Agency states that Sweden plans to adopt a temporary and limited relaxation on the enforcement of driving and rest times for the drivers of vehicles transporting all types of goods and transport of passengers. This temporary relaxation applies from 15 April 2020 and will run until 31 May 2020. This relaxation is granted pursuant to Article 14(2) of the EU Regulation 561⁄2006. It will apply to all drivers, irrespective of their nationality, when operating on the Swedish territory. For the above-mentioned category of drivers, the following provisions will be temporarily relaxed as follows: - Derogation to Article 6(1) of Regulation 561/2006: replacement of the maximum daily driving limit of 9 hours with one of 11 hours. - Derogation to Article 6(2) of Regulation 561/2006: replacement of the maximum weekly driving limit of 56 hours with one of 60 hours. - Derogation to Article 6(3) of Regulation 561/2006: replacement of the maximum fortnightly driving limit of 90 hours with one of 120 hours. - No derogation to Article 7 of Regulation 561/2006. - Derogation to Article 8(1) of Regulation 561/2006: reduction of the regular daily rest requirements from 11 to 9 hours. - Derogation to Article 8(6) of Regulation 561/2006: reduction of the regular weekly rest period from 45 hours to 24 hours. - Derogation to Article 8(8) of Regulation 561/2006: possibility for the driver to take the regular weekly rest shorter than 45 hours in the vehicle, as long as it has suitable sleeping facilities for each driver and the vehicle is stationary. Source: Transportföretagen
16.03.2020 The Sweden government has taken measures introducing social distancing to prevent the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Freight transport activities within, to and from Sweden are not impacted by these measures. As of March 16th, the Swedish Transport Agency is granting a temporary tolerance concerning the enforcement of driving and resting times rules for freight operations according to EU Regulation No. 561/2006. Exemptions in Sweden apply to daily rest time (minimum 9 hours), weekly rest time (minimum 24 hours) and driving time as long as breaks are taken after a maximum of 4,5 hours driving time. Exemptions are valid for 30 days and are valid for all types of transports (i.e. goods, bus and coach), provided that road safety is not affected [be impaired] when transport companies make use of these exemptions. Sources: SA and Stoneridge Electronics |